What are some good tips for getting into the film industry?

Answer 1

Remember that it's a business and you are a commodity. Take it seriously. Train hard. Take classes and get experience before trying to get an agent. If you're not happy with the classes you're taking or you're no longer learning anything new, find another class. Always expand, never be content.

Keep your education in the forefont of what's important to you. It will serve you well in many different aspects of the business.

If you want to find a legitimate agent to represent you for commercials, TV & film go to Sag.org. Use the dropdown menu on the right labeled 'resources' and choose 'agent information'. On the next screen, on the left choose 'Find a SAG franchised agent' and follow the directions. You can look up agents all over the US, but there are higher concentrations where the work is (Los Angeles, NY, IL, FL, GA etc.). Another great resource is Ross Reports especially because they update their info so often but not all of the agents they list are SAG and you have to pay for the list. That doesn’t mean they’re not legit, but that’s why I always tell people to start with the SAG list. It’s free and those agents have signed an agreement to put the actor first! www.rossreports.com If you subscribe to backstage.com you can get a combo subscription which can come in handy but can also get quite expensive.

Then you can send the agencies your headshot, resume, and a cover letter stating that you are seeking representation and wait to see if they call you in for an interview. You never call the agencies directly. That is a big no-no! At least it is in LA. Please remember that reputable agents take exactly 10% of your pay AFTER they help you get a job. Not one cent more and not one cent before. Anything else is a scam. This is strictly for talent agents, not modeling agents or talent managers who take different percentages.

Once you have an agent, they will get you the auditions, but until then you can check out actorsaccess.com. You can also see if your state has a film alliance / commission / society or whatever your state calls theirs (some have more than one). Sometimes they post audition information for projects filming locally. For theatre (and other auditions on backstage), you can go to backstage.com or www.actorsequity.com (click on casting call) If you find the audition on the Equity site, you still may be able to go, as long as their not taking appointments from equity actor's only :-) On backstage.com you have to pay to get all of the info, but the initial search is free and you may be able to see enough info to find out the rest on your own without paying.

good luck

Answer 2

How to Break into the Film Industry
The film industry is a profession that most people automatically write off as impossible to get into. “Good luck with that,” people will say with a smirk when you tell them of your intentions. “It’s not what you know, it’s who you know; and you don’t know anyone.”

It’s true that creative professions are tough to get into. Unlike our more business-minded counterparts, like accountants or lawyers (who know exactly what they have to do to be successful), the film industry has absolutely no guarantees and no clear checklist to victory. Film professionals are completely on their own when finding a path to success and it can be very intimidating, especially since no two career paths are alike.
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Also try these sites:
Getting Started in Film
http://www.actingbiz.com/articles/getting_started.php

FilmMaking-Careers' Links
to Film Making Tips
http://www.filmmaking-careers.com/resources/links-tips.html

Hollywood 101 The Film Industry : How To Succeeed In Hollywood Without Connections
http://www.amazon.ca/Hollywood-101-Film-Industry-Connections/dp/1580631231
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A GREAT way to get into the film industry is start as an extra. It gives you valuable experience. If you have never been on a film set before, you can learn a lot just by watching the cast and crew work. And that will be very helpful later on, having that experience and knowledge.

BE A MOVIE EXTRA!
Extras (sometimes referred to as "background" or "atmosphere" actors) are used in almost every movie. They may be a face in a crowd of thousands or someone who fully interacts with the other actors but doesn't have any lines. In either case, you don't have to live in New York or Los Angeles to get this kind of work. Watch for ads in the newspaper or contact your local film commission if you know a production is coming to the area. You might be able to get a few days work as an extra.

Even though extra work is not considered serious acting by most people in the entertainment industry, it still gives you valuable experience. If you have never been on a film set before, you can learn a lot just by watching the cast and crew work. Also, there is a very small chance that you might get "upgraded" if the director decides that she needs you to say a line. This rarely happens, but if it does you will receive a lot more money and be eligible to join the Screen Actors Guild.

For more information about becoming a movie extra, visit Moviex.com. Moviex.com is the world's leading online extras casting service. Moviex.com provides guides, advice, and instructions to get you started and casting notices, casting calls and auditions to keep you working.
http://www.moviex.com/

Answer 3

Do you mean working as an actor, or, behind the scenes in film? Casting, etc?

Answer 4

ask Johnny Depp ♥

haha you have to be good on acting or to have connections, otherwise it's quite impossible!

like the love of my life (JD), he never planned to be actor, but he needed a job and Nicolas Cage suggested him for a movie, Johnny did the casting and was accepted.
Since then he didn't stop doing great movies!

Answer 5

Try auditioning for commercials, then take a few classes and go from there, that's what I did. Books never helped me that much, I learn by experience, but everyone's different.

Answer 6

here are some perfect tips.....
1. you have to want it more than anyhting
2. you want it not for fame but becuase you love it!
3. Take your time.
4. Be patient
5. this sounds weird but google it.
6. GOOD LUCK!

Answer 7

Have a great personality and good acting skills, you need to have a

Answer 8

Spread em on the casting couch.